Northern Kentucky Norse 58, Youngstown State Penguins 64
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-22 · Winner: Youngstown State Penguins
Youngstown State Penguins defeated Northern Kentucky Norse 64–58 on 2026-02-22 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 10:45 swung win probability 66% → 95%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northern Kentucky Norse lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 15 | 43 | 58 |
| Youngstown State Penguins | 35 | 29 | 64 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 10:45 swung win probability 66% → 95%.
Why Northern Kentucky Norse lost
- Lost H1 15-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 10:45 (win probability 66% → 95% for the home side).
- Shot 35.3% eFG vs a 54.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State Penguins | 12–0 | H1 10:45 | 66% → 95% |
| Youngstown State Penguins | 8–0 | H1 0:50 | 96% → 100% |